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Labcorp is seeking an Assay Validation Specialist to join our team in Torrance, CA.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

This position focuses on assay validation, verification, and laboratory method development.

The role supports validation projects from planning throughtesting toreporting while ensuring compliance withGxP, CAP, and CLIAstandards.TheAssayValidation Specialist willbe responsible forachieving all the deliverables expected in a validation project withinthe timelineassigned by the Staff and/or Lead scientists.

Job Responsibilities

• Executeimmunohistochemistry (IHC)validation and verification experimentsand other methods as applicable
• Demonstrate working knowledge of department specific instruments (such as IHCautostainers) and equipment
• Support developmentand writingof validation plans, reports, SOPs, pathology report forms, and study setup forms
• Perform data analysis and documentation
• Prepare client-facing materials
• Maintain and organize validation documentation
• Organize and scan slidesas required according to protocols
• Regularlyprovide statusupdate and report to the Staff and/or Lead scientists
• Act as a liaison between scientific side and lab staff to train and communicate new methods to the clinical testing staff
• Perform validation-related testing, screenings, and proficiency testing
• Executepreparingsamples incl.decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy, and re-embedding of human commercial tissue specimens for validation
• Perform routine, special stains, and advances staining (e.g.IHC)assaysand other techniquesaccording to SOPs, protocols, and in line with global and regional regulatory requirements
• Utilize knowledge and experience with histology samples tomaintainproper storage conditions andfacilitatelabelling of commercial/validation blocks and slides (stained and unstained)
• Adheres to lab safety policies and universal precaution guidelines at all times
• Maintains cleanworkspaces
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments
• Perform QC checks and manage vendor interactions
• Inform management and lab operations about instrumentissuesand handle service requests
• Work with scientists and operationsglobally
• Ensure consistent approach to validation of assays
• Proactively support training andseekprocess improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• One year experience in laboratoryassayvalidation or related workwithinahistologylab

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's DegreeinChemicalorBiological scienceor related field
• Three years experience in assay validation or method development
• One year experience with embedding, microtomy, and sample preparation
• One year experience in regulated lab environment

Additional Job Standards

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage timelines
• Goodwritten and verbalcommunicationskills
• Troubleshooting capability
• Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Proficiencyin Excel and Word
• Good record keeping
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of histology standard techniques
• Strong documentationand writtenskills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Pay: $25-$39.38

All job offers will bebased on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/certifications,as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.